2011 PEN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1592 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.3197 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6373 ZAR

2011 PEN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 3.1592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8395 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4849 to the December average rate of 3.0334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.1592 was up 19.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.6441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,796 ZAR

2010 Average 12,181 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 11,599 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,197.39 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.0980

2.3229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.4799, compared to 2.7947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.4540 ZAR (High: 3.0205 / Low: 2.5664). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0818 ZAR (High: 2.4955 / Low: 2.4137).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4540

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 3.0120) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.3218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6902 (+29.73%).

2011 Avg (November) 3.0120

2010 Avg (November) 2.3218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5888	2.3561	2.4849
February	2.6412	2.5057	2.5911
March	2.5570	2.4170	2.4887
April	2.4330	2.3317	2.3875
May	2.5604	2.3197	2.4693
June	2.4955	2.4137	2.4579
July	2.5500	2.4347	2.4735
August	2.6468	2.4437	2.5889
September	3.0205	2.5664	2.7515
October	2.9878	2.8503	2.9090
November	3.1592	2.9017	3.0120
December	3.1118	2.9673	3.0334